Methyl Benzoate

CAS Number: 93-58-3

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
92

Sources of exposure:

Food
Cleaning products and household care
Personal care

Perfumes, scented cosmetics, soaps, household fragrances, flavoring preparations, and certain insect-control formulations

Description:

Methyl benzoate is an organic ester found naturally in some flowers and fruits and also produced commercially. It has a sweet, floral odor and is used in fragrance and flavoring formulations, as well as a solvent in some applications.

Health concerns:

Low Health Concerns

Current research suggests ingredient may be safe for use.

Banned/restricted lists:

  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V - Permitted preservative

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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